Don't let these people put you down. I've seen a lot of videos before starting with stock and I think yours are some of the best, personally you helped me understand the importance of numbers, and change my perspective on what to shoot. Because at first I was going way too slow. You also seem like a genuinely honest guy, so thank youm
Thanks so much for this comment! Yes I am here to share my experience and hopefully help others make the best out of their photography with opportunities like this!
I outright love photography. If I can make a few dollars, that would be a bonus. One of my images just sold for 10 cents. That made me happy. I also think it's cool when I go online and type something that relates to my image and it pops up on the screen. People are slowly seeing my work. I think it is cool.
That’s perfect! Congratulations on the sale by the way, out of millions of images someone chose to pay for yours. This is one of the only “hobbies” that pays 😅
@@kosmaskatshs9790 2 more images sold. My Adobe stock has a balance of $8.15. They seem to pay better. My Shutterstock balance is 1.80, but it's fun. Thank you for asking. How are you doing in the business? I hope you are doing great!
I agree with you. In the beginning, Stock is a lot of work, with little reward. But as your portfolio grows the more you keep making. I'm in the black, but I also enjoy it. If I played Golf, how much would I spend for that enjoyment. Add that into my profit and I'm way ahead.
That’s a great way to put it! I’ve only played golf once 😂, and I cant wrap my head around how much it cost and how often people do it. Even treating stock photography as a hobby you still have a chance to recuperate some of your investment 😅
Wait wait so selling photog/being photogprahy makes really less unless u have like thousands on portffolio? (Because to get seen more out of crowd) ? Also how do i make portofirlio like idk where to exactly start!!🙁
Agree with you. I've been in stock photography since 2012, begin as a total newbie with camera and photography. Now I'm still considering myself as a hobbyist rather than professional photographer. But until now it has been my main source of income to feed my family, thanks to cheap living cost in my country. Most of my stocks also made with very cheap production cost.
Awesome! Congratulations and thanks for sharing your story . By the way If you are making an income form this, that makes it a profession. You are a professional photographer 🙌🏼
People with a negative outlook will never be successful in any endeavors because they lack the motivation to keep going. In any business, perseverance is the key to success. I believe the same applies to stock. Good video. Thank you
You have to enjoy the process as well. I've been doing stock photography for 4 years and I don't intend to stop. I've learned so much from it and have paid for a large part of my gear with revenue from stock. And I don't even upload regularly; it's really just for fun 😀 Lately, I've been submitting more videos, which have already started to sell. Keep making great videos! I love the content and watch them every week 🥰
I found this video SO useful and really motivational! I started dabbling in the world of stock photography as a side hustle, and so many people have told me I'm wasting my time. I've started about 2 months ago, and have already sold a few photos - that makes me smile, for sure!
You have such a level-headed approach to stock photography! At 63 (retired and have time!), I live in a small community on the Namibian coastline, and your insights inspire me to capture the everyday scenes around me. What might seem ordinary to me could hold a unique charm for others. I'm excited to start taking stock photos just for fun-and who knows, maybe even make a sale or two! Why not, right?
Thats Aweosme! Thanks so much for the comment. And yes! You have a great advantage, make the best with it. Travel, life and culture, local spots so many things 😅 Best of luck!
I found your channel last month while looking for places to visit on the Oregon Coast. I love the ocean. Your videos inspired me to visit several of the sites that you presented. Your videos were great at really showcasing our beautiful coastline.
After stumbling along your video... I'm now going back to watch all your videos and notifications are on for all your upcoming videos....im excited now for the future. With your honesty and down to earth style, I love it!!! 📷💡
Charlie your videos are great! Believe it or not there are bots that exist just to create conflict online and at times comments like that actually can be created that way! That blew my mind to learn. Some people also are to scared to do anything themselves and only derive satisfaction by hoping to make others upset. Your community here appreciates all you do, and I personally smile when I see you have put up a new video! So glad you are on this platform! It takes a lot of courage and determination to be creative!
Thanks for sharing! It's funny how people with nothing else meaningful in their lives feel the need to try to tear people down. I do think sharing both side of concept is important, pros/cons and all that, but some people have nothing better to do than to criticize people for doing something. Probably because they do nothing of value and dislike their own worthlessness. Love ya bro
Me and my partner love watching your videos, you always seem happy and make our day. We have taken your advice on stock and have started making money with just 100-200 photos and videos.! I always said I don’t know why your following is not bigger!
Thats very nice of you to say, thank you so much and I am glad my videos are helping. Just like stock, youtube has been a big learning experience and at the beginning i was terrible 😅. Then I was making travel videos until it got so expensive I couldn't keep up, thats when I noticed the interest in stock photography and thats now growing more and more. I found my niche apparently 😅
Thank you for great content......your advice, your attitude, etc. I'm new at stock photography and I learn so much from you. Lots of appreciation from a subscriber in Cape Town.
Getting images accepted for stock is a huge learning experience, and many skills need to be developed and improved. My biggest bug bearer and time consumer is keyboarding and after a year or more I think I am finally getting a handle on it.
omg it's a first video of you I'm watching and I don't know what your images look like but the guy saying your photos are "average" is just full of S, photography is art and all art is subjective, don't let anyone discourage you, please continue creating things!
Thanks so much 🙌 I try to keep my images looking real, not heavy filters or anything crazy, plus my stock photos are simple concepts, if that is considered average then I’m totally ok with that, in other situations I can be more creative and artistic but for stock I like to keep it simple 😁 Thanks so much for the comment, I appreciate the support!
@@wollertz haha you know what I actually googled you and found your shutterstock profile and your pictures look awesome! and I'll follow your channel, I'm just starting with stock photography and have so much to learn so thank YOU!
Well done Charlie, I agree, you do not need to be crazy with props, I regularly shop in 1$ Store but before I buy anything I have already in my head some idea ready...
Thanks in advance for making these videos they are inspirational to the people that see their value in it. I shoot stock myself and I hear you clearly and diversification is key in anything in life. Anyone who just criticizes and doesn't have nothing to show for unfortunately lives in a negative mindset and that carries in many areas of life. Personally I enjoy just photographing as I travel it is a good motivator to go places and enjoy the moments, I shoot what inspires me regardless if it sells or not and in the mix they do sell anyhow. A positive mindset and finding a reason for doing anything is always a way to live happily, and that is the bottom line isn't it? Just do what you enjoy in life. Cheers from Oregon.
Your photos are very good so is your advice I was wondering if it's ok to use compact cameras and auto focus instead of an SLR I have a Sony compact with the 600 zoom and auto focus seems to work well for me
You can use any camera as long as it has good quality, the photos need to have great quality to be able to be used commercially. Most compact cameras use digital zoom instead of optics, this reduces the overall image quality and it gets worse the more you zoom in,
I'm in the process of doing a complete cleanup of my hard drive to sort through all my photos and upload a bunch to stock photo sites. Since they're just taking up space and gathering "dust", I might as well put them to good use and make some money! 😊📸
Best of luck! 🤞 Truly, all I can suggest is consistency and don’t quit too soon. Things are very slow to start, enjoy the process and really have fun with it! Thanks so much for the comment 😁
Thank you for this video, I have been very curious on this topic as for me being just a portrait photographer. It’s nice to know that I don’t have to stop there, I can expand my talent. Great video!🙏🏾🙏🏾💯
Glad you enjoyed it! I've always used stock as a way to practice new techniques, lighting, or if im bored 😅. It's just something extra from pictures that would just sit in my hard drive otherwise. Thanks so much for the comment and best of luck 🙌🏼
Thanks so much and yes absolutely! First you should decide if you want to be exclusive to one agency or with with different ones. th-cam.com/video/nL-imK4lUSA/w-d-xo.html If you decide to go Non exclusive like I have been since the beginning my best performing agencies in the last couple of years have been AdobeStock, Shutterstock and ESP by Getty, Ido have links to all the other agencies that I use in the video descriptions.
I think you have a great channel. I started off with only using a Samsung S22 Ultra phone and a DJI drone for photos and videos. Currently, I have over 1000 online and I just started uploading last month. I am currently approaching 100 uploads. Is it a lot of money, no. It is more money than I was getting from having them sitting around on a hard drive. What I have noticed is that many of the photos I never thought would sell have sold. I have since bought an upgraded camera that i will use for fun and stock photos. The process is definitely time-consuming, but I like the fact that they are now always available for future sells. Thanks for all your helpful insights.
Thanks! I don’t have any experience with vectors, but I have read a lot of agencies are looking for 3D vectors. If there’s a need there’s always potential 🤷♂️
I would like to start trying selling stock photos. What is the minimum resolution/ quality the photo should be which most stock photo companies would accept? Do you recommend a starter photography style camera for beginners? Can I just use my phone? lol! If I took 20 minutes a day to stage a basic photo, surely something will sell out of the 365 photos/ year I submitted. Why not try right?
Depends. Anything can sell but quality is important. minimum resolution is 6mp. These videos might help th-cam.com/video/5yXfhPoIC0Y/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/CXOCqAIITG8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Charles. I’m not breaking even on camera gear. But since I like photography and editing, I can just as well upload and make a little bit (emphasis on little). We know the game and the 10 cents pay from some agencies is ridiculous, but nobody forces us to do it.
Thanks for this! I see so many people getting into things without knowing what to expect and then get discouraged or disappointed. That’s why having one foot on the ground is a good idea 😅
If you could suggest me as a mechanical engineering student who likes photography but have really low budget ($250) what is best to buy ? I will try to find also used cameras and lenses and combos which you suggest. Thanks for it!
I would suggest saving a little more, $750 to $1000, if you start with a $250 you are not going to have a good start, mainly because of the limitations from lenses and older technology. You can use used gear and save money, a Canon RP would be a good start, look for a good prime lens or a good zoom depending on what you want to photograph
hello, if you were to say video stock makes more money than photo, do you think we could actually profit more by posting videos in youtube than stock photography websites?
Videos definitely pay more than photos, but it is more time consuming. As far as youtube, I love it... but as I mentioned in the video in 4 years of making weekly videos, I am still making more form Adobe Stock alone. I suppose it depends on the type of content 🤷♂️
Thank you this is encouraging!=. I finally uploaded 40 images this weekend.. I used some of my best stuff to start off but will switch away from that given what you've said. Btw I would buy a calendar with different photos of Bambi in her tent (if you ship to the UK)!
Awesome! Thanks so much and best of luck! I will have to wait on the calendar, since the one I did last year was a total loss 😅. I have to get better at marketing and self promotion 😁
I am a newbie to stock photography and the other things you talk about. My question is this - if you shoot some photos or videos for stock, how do you keep track of it all? Do you have a video about that?
I’m not a big fan of the rebels, the best thing is to avoid the kit lens and look for a good prime or high quality zoom. And use good lighting, the dynamic range on the rebels is not that great, good lighting will help counter these limitations
hey, which state is better for stock photography in general? I'm looking for not so expensive to live in but also with something to shoot for stocks at.
not so sure why the state matters, most of my best sellers are shot in a small bedroom studio. As far as editorials I would ay something like washington DC, theres always something political happening 🤷♂️
Charles,every word you said makes sense. Absolutely these revenue streams take time and I agree that one shouldn't put all eggs in the same basket. Love watching your content as always. Keep sharing your invaluable knowledge with us as you do it best! Thank you from New Delhi,India 🙏
Thanks! The only thing we can do is adapt and roll with it. It’s not going to replace photography it’s going to add to it. Also AI can NOT create editorial content, so if you are worried about that you can shoot more editorial stuff
From my experience, I sell more photos that are "just ok and basic" compared to ones that I am really proud of with perfect setting, timing and light :) I do aerial photography. I started one year ago and it looks like slowly the drone will be repaid. And then I plan to upgrade the drone or to add full frame camera and experiment in that field. For fun.
I've had about 45 downloads from all sites so far and haven't reached the minimum payout so it's been free so far. Hoping for more later. Most were from the bridge collapse but some others. Fingers crossed. The biggest thrill was actually coming across my pic as a headline banner of an article. THAT was cool.
We share similar thoughts on stock photography. I completely agree, and that's when the data sets' earnings surprised me, as I never expected them to be so significant.
Hey, i am your new subscriber from Noida India. I like your way of explaining little small things about stock photography.. keep going 🎉 I like to photograph but I don't have camera and don't want to invest in it right now so please share some tips n tricks how to master taking pictures with mobile phone if i can start with it.. please guide 🙏
Thanks so much. unfortunately I don't use my phone for pictures, its a very old phone. The biggest tip I can give you is to use good lighting. focus on close ups and details with good lighting.
I really enjoyed this video. Do you sell drone photography or videography? I've been flying over 2 years and have 8000 photos and videos combined, not to mention years of cellphone photos. I'm thing of doing stocks from my drone.
It's not as simple as money-in/money-out when calculating net profit if you actually enjoy photography, or enjoy traveling. You get to do what you love and then put in some extra work to upload images. I retired from doing weddings and portraits for 15yrs, but I still enjoy photography and even the process of setting up some themed shoots. To me, stock photography doesn't feel much like work.
To me, the most useful videos would be on how to make photos of everyday objects into stock photos, how to get crative, how to make stock photography out of picture of nature and how to maje them commercial and selling
Omg, that was such a great video :) I know how it is getting the comments like this. I always laugh at those, when people who don’t know anything about stock photography comment and say that stock photography is dead 😂
@@LukaAzman It hasn't been easy for me either, big learning experience, I have a flow now (kinda), It tough to juggle, work, other work, life and then youtube 🤣
I’ve been very lucky that most of the comments I get are uplifting and motivating. Once in a while something like this comes a long and puts doubts in others. That’s why I responded with the video 🤷♂️
I love photography, but I have this mindset I cannot get away from. I really don't see the value in photography, like selling prints, or even stock photography. I get the reason why stock exists, I just don't see why anyone would buy my photos. I myself have never bought a print from someone else. I make my own prints for my own place, but I have no idea why someone would buy them. It's a weird issue. lol.
You can, it’s more difficult and time consuming, but if you fotos where your phone excels then it can work. Stock Photography with your phone. Yes, I made this video 😅 th-cam.com/video/viRPeR8znms/w-d-xo.html
I wish I could, I made some in that style and got emails form some agencies. Something about violating terms and conditions and suspending my accounts.I make too much to risk them closing my accounts 😅
I was going to buy a cheap laptop tent for my seagulls. but they dont look as cool as those you have. where can I get one of those? I think he stands taller than your dog, but Jewely his baby momma is short. He could probably duck in and lay down though. Itd be cool to take pictures of him with a tent :)
Ah...the internet keeps internetting. Lots of unhappy people out there. When I first started following your channel, you had less than 3k subscribers. Obviously people are finding value in your content. I think people need to apply what they see to themselves. One of the things I've found the most helpful is using the info you provide to help explain why some of my stock photos are rejected so that I can look at the photo and realize what I need to do differently next time.
I just got a deposit in my account this week , ok its very small but this is an hobby .and this mostly photo from 2 year ago , ....and I do this for the pleasure (Photo) I like this video and just joined you ....
Some people just want to get rich quickly, and most of them don't really know what hard work is. I uploade more photos from my arhive, arhive started 10 years ago..photos that I took just for fun, just for testing new equipment..generally photos that never have been seen by someone..and they are selling:))) so from nothing to make 0.10$ from photos that I do nothing with, it's a good deal. More than that, I have an extra motivation to study more often different styles of photography or lightning setups. This is not a scheme to make money fast. It's just a way to make some money from unused pictures. With extra effort, you just sell more. I just started 3-4 months ago, I have from a little more than 100 photos to 400 on different platforms, and with the photos sold, I can already pay for my Adobe subscription.
She doesn't like cold, or too much heat, her living environment has to fluctuate from 75 and 80 degrees and and have a minimum of 4 beds, one being a king size for night time sleeping, the other 3 can be smaller, and one must be on a window with a light blanket. The only way you are going to get her on a sled is if it is heated and you pull it for her, not too fast or she will get scared, ohh and with a royal purple pillow inside of the warm sled. She will not get down to get a drink, but the will tell you when to bring her water, her favorite treats are some exclusive duck treat, but she will settle for prosciutto, the high end low salt expensive stuff, and expensive cheese. As far as meals, she will not repeat the same thing in one day or 2 days for that matter, she fluctuates between moose meat, elk, grass fed pork, free range chicken and lamb. She does have a price and as you can see it is not cheap.
@wollertz OK, wow! I didn't know she's so high maintenance! She really is out of my price range. I'd go in debt! Thanks for the info, I'll have to pass.
Super good video, it's exciting to follow along and gain good knowledge. an advice from here would be to get an ai tool to translate into Spanish instead of making 2 videos, it will save you time ;)
Thanks, I thought about this, but I personally don't like dubbed videos. and the words other people or tools use are not the same as I intend to use, so I decided to keep making both. I have a formula know, and it just takes me an extra day a week to do it in spanish. It used to take me up to 3 days, but with practice im down to 1 day! 😁
For those who think that photos aare selling for almost no money, look at a short that I published recently on my channel : I sold one picture recently for $412 ! And yes, as you said, the best way to describe the picture is average....
I love your no ego, no bullshit replies to negativity. This video totally makes sense.
Thanks so much!
Don't let these people put you down. I've seen a lot of videos before starting with stock and I think yours are some of the best, personally you helped me understand the importance of numbers, and change my perspective on what to shoot. Because at first I was going way too slow.
You also seem like a genuinely honest guy, so thank youm
Thanks so much for this comment!
Yes I am here to share my experience and hopefully help others make the best out of their photography with opportunities like this!
I outright love photography. If I can make a few dollars, that would be a bonus. One of my images just sold for 10 cents. That made me happy. I also think it's cool when I go online and type something that relates to my image and it pops up on the screen. People are slowly seeing my work. I think it is cool.
That’s perfect! Congratulations on the sale by the way, out of millions of images someone chose to pay for yours. This is one of the only “hobbies” that pays 😅
@@wollertz Thank you for your great videos! I watch them all the time.
How is it going now ? Are u making more money ? Wishing you the best
@@kosmaskatshs9790 2 more images sold. My Adobe stock has a balance of $8.15. They seem to pay better. My Shutterstock balance is 1.80, but it's fun. Thank you for asking. How are you doing in the business? I hope you are doing great!
I agree with you. In the beginning, Stock is a lot of work, with little reward. But as your portfolio grows the more you keep making. I'm in the black, but I also enjoy it. If I played Golf, how much would I spend for that enjoyment. Add that into my profit and I'm way ahead.
That’s a great way to put it! I’ve only played golf once 😂, and I cant wrap my head around how much it cost and how often people do it. Even treating stock photography as a hobby you still have a chance to recuperate some of your investment 😅
Wait wait so selling photog/being photogprahy makes really less unless u have like thousands on portffolio? (Because to get seen more out of crowd) ? Also how do i make portofirlio like idk where to exactly start!!🙁
Agree with you. I've been in stock photography since 2012, begin as a total newbie with camera and photography. Now I'm still considering myself as a hobbyist rather than professional photographer. But until now it has been my main source of income to feed my family, thanks to cheap living cost in my country. Most of my stocks also made with very cheap production cost.
Awesome! Congratulations and thanks for sharing your story .
By the way If you are making an income form this, that makes it a profession. You are a professional photographer 🙌🏼
People with a negative outlook will never be successful in any endeavors because they lack the motivation to keep going. In any business, perseverance is the key to success. I believe the same applies to stock. Good video. Thank you
Thanks so much! You are 100% correct 🙌
You have to enjoy the process as well. I've been doing stock photography for 4 years and I don't intend to stop. I've learned so much from it and have paid for a large part of my gear with revenue from stock. And I don't even upload regularly; it's really just for fun 😀 Lately, I've been submitting more videos, which have already started to sell.
Keep making great videos! I love the content and watch them every week 🥰
Thanks so much!
I will continue for as long as I can! I love this side of TH-cam 😁🙌
Any recomendation for webpages for noobs? 🤓
How much you made.. If you don't mind.. like in 4 yrs...
I found this video SO useful and really motivational! I started dabbling in the world of stock photography as a side hustle, and so many people have told me I'm wasting my time.
I've started about 2 months ago, and have already sold a few photos - that makes me smile, for sure!
I’m glad it was helpful, so many people have been telling me that since 2010. I’m so glad I didn’t listen. Best of luck 🙌
You have such a level-headed approach to stock photography! At 63 (retired and have time!), I live in a small community on the Namibian coastline, and your insights inspire me to capture the everyday scenes around me. What might seem ordinary to me could hold a unique charm for others. I'm excited to start taking stock photos just for fun-and who knows, maybe even make a sale or two! Why not, right?
Thats Aweosme! Thanks so much for the comment. And yes! You have a great advantage, make the best with it. Travel, life and culture, local spots so many things 😅
Best of luck!
I found your channel last month while looking for places to visit on the Oregon Coast.
I love the ocean.
Your videos inspired me to visit several of the sites that you presented.
Your videos were great at really showcasing our beautiful coastline.
Awesome! Thank you!
The Oregon coast is Beautiful 🙌🏼
After stumbling along your video... I'm now going back to watch all your videos and notifications are on for all your upcoming videos....im excited now for the future. With your honesty and down to earth style, I love it!!! 📷💡
Awesome! Thank you!
Charlie your videos are great! Believe it or not there are bots that exist just to create conflict online and at times comments like that actually can be created that way! That blew my mind to learn. Some people also are to scared to do anything themselves and only derive satisfaction by hoping to make others upset. Your community here appreciates all you do, and I personally smile when I see you have put up a new video! So glad you are on this platform! It takes a lot of courage and determination to be creative!
Thank you so much for this comment. This community sure it the best! 🙌
The response I’ve gotten from this video has been incredible. Thanks again!
Kudos to you , for handling criticism with such ease . Your a class act and a great teacher ! Great channel , I’m learning so much 😍🤩
I appreciate that!
Answering negative criticism is actually good! You just encouraged me to get into stock photography through your answers :-)
Thanks so much and best of luck! Remember it does take time 😅
Thanks for sharing! It's funny how people with nothing else meaningful in their lives feel the need to try to tear people down. I do think sharing both side of concept is important, pros/cons and all that, but some people have nothing better to do than to criticize people for doing something. Probably because they do nothing of value and dislike their own worthlessness. Love ya bro
Thanks so much for this comment! ❤️
Me and my partner love watching your videos, you always seem happy and make our day. We have taken your advice on stock and have started making money with just 100-200 photos and videos.! I always said I don’t know why your following is not bigger!
Thats very nice of you to say, thank you so much and I am glad my videos are helping.
Just like stock, youtube has been a big learning experience and at the beginning i was terrible 😅. Then I was making travel videos until it got so expensive I couldn't keep up, thats when I noticed the interest in stock photography and thats now growing more and more. I found my niche apparently 😅
Thank you for great content......your advice, your attitude, etc. I'm new at stock photography and I learn so much from you. Lots of appreciation from a subscriber in Cape Town.
Thanks so much for the comment, I appreciate it very much 🙌
Getting images accepted for stock is a huge learning experience, and many skills need to be developed and improved. My biggest bug bearer and time consumer is keyboarding and after a year or more I think I am finally getting a handle on it.
Totally agree, I love taking and processing photos but the metadata and seo is another game I haven’t won yet 😅
Thank you for that positive video! And Bamby is very cool!
You are welcome! Bambi is Aweosme 😁🙌
@@wollertz can’t go wrong with a dog like that!
omg it's a first video of you I'm watching and I don't know what your images look like but the guy saying your photos are "average" is just full of S, photography is art and all art is subjective, don't let anyone discourage you, please continue creating things!
Thanks so much 🙌
I try to keep my images looking real, not heavy filters or anything crazy, plus my stock photos are simple concepts, if that is considered average then I’m totally ok with that, in other situations I can be more creative and artistic but for stock I like to keep it simple 😁
Thanks so much for the comment, I appreciate the support!
@@wollertz haha you know what I actually googled you and found your shutterstock profile and your pictures look awesome! and I'll follow your channel, I'm just starting with stock photography and have so much to learn so thank YOU!
Thanks so much!
I am only 24 seconds in the video I already know this is valuable ....thank you 🥰
Thank you so much!
Well done Charlie, I agree, you do not need to be crazy with props, I regularly shop in 1$ Store but before I buy anything I have already in my head some idea ready...
100%
Dólar stores are some of my favorites 😅
Think positive, be positive, and receive positive. That's productivity... thanks for sharing 👍🏾 😊
Well said! Thanks so much for the positivity 🙌
Thanks in advance for making these videos they are inspirational to the people that see their value in it. I shoot stock myself and I hear you clearly and diversification is key in anything in life. Anyone who just criticizes and doesn't have nothing to show for unfortunately lives in a negative mindset and that carries in many areas of life. Personally I enjoy just photographing as I travel it is a good motivator to go places and enjoy the moments, I shoot what inspires me regardless if it sells or not and in the mix they do sell anyhow. A positive mindset and finding a reason for doing anything is always a way to live happily, and that is the bottom line isn't it? Just do what you enjoy in life. Cheers from Oregon.
100% the point is to enjoy life, live what you do and do what you love 🙌
Where in Oregon?
You are a class act. And you just gained another sub. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Awesome, thank you so much! 🙌🏼
What a Great & Undervalue Chanel!
Thanks so much!
Your photos are very good so is your advice I was wondering if it's ok to use compact cameras and auto focus instead of an SLR I have a Sony compact with the 600 zoom and auto focus seems to work well for me
You can use any camera as long as it has good quality, the photos need to have great quality to be able to be used commercially. Most compact cameras use digital zoom instead of optics, this reduces the overall image quality and it gets worse the more you zoom in,
@@wollertz ok thanks am planning to get a FujifilmXT50
I'm in the process of doing a complete cleanup of my hard drive to sort through all my photos and upload a bunch to stock photo sites. Since they're just taking up space and gathering "dust", I might as well put them to good use and make some money! 😊📸
Great Idea, Best of luck! It can be a tedious process but also very rewarding 😁
You are awesome! Thank you for being real. You have a new follower. I am just starting out my adventure with Shutter stock and TH-cam. Wish me luck!!
Best of luck! 🤞
Truly, all I can suggest is consistency and don’t quit too soon. Things are very slow to start, enjoy the process and really have fun with it!
Thanks so much for the comment 😁
Thank you for this video, I have been very curious on this topic as for me being just a portrait photographer. It’s nice to know that I don’t have to stop there, I can expand my talent. Great video!🙏🏾🙏🏾💯
Glad you enjoyed it!
I've always used stock as a way to practice new techniques, lighting, or if im bored 😅. It's just something extra from pictures that would just sit in my hard drive otherwise. Thanks so much for the comment and best of luck 🙌🏼
I always find your content practical, helpful, and interesting... Thank you.
Thank you so much!
I’m always looking for ways to make relatable content 😅. Glad it’s working! Thanks again 🙌
I like the way you put things up and explain things. Can you suggest some stock photography sites for beginners.
Thanks so much and yes absolutely!
First you should decide if you want to be exclusive to one agency or with with different ones. th-cam.com/video/nL-imK4lUSA/w-d-xo.html
If you decide to go Non exclusive like I have been since the beginning my best performing agencies in the last couple of years have been AdobeStock, Shutterstock and ESP by Getty, Ido have links to all the other agencies that I use in the video descriptions.
I think you have a great channel. I started off with only using a Samsung S22 Ultra phone and a DJI drone for photos and videos. Currently, I have over 1000 online and I just started uploading last month. I am currently approaching 100 uploads. Is it a lot of money, no. It is more money than I was getting from having them sitting around on a hard drive. What I have noticed is that many of the photos I never thought would sell have sold. I have since bought an upgraded camera that i will use for fun and stock photos. The process is definitely time-consuming, but I like the fact that they are now always available for future sells. Thanks for all your helpful insights.
Fantastic! thanks for sharing, and just keep going, yes it takes time, but it can grow into something incredible!
best of luck 🙌🏼
Good video. I was curious, what’s your take on making vectors and 3d vectors for selling?
Thanks!
I don’t have any experience with vectors, but I have read a lot of agencies are looking for 3D vectors. If there’s a need there’s always potential 🤷♂️
Always great advice, thanks Charlie!!!
Thanks so much Paul!
I would like to start trying selling stock photos. What is the minimum resolution/ quality the photo should be which most stock photo companies would accept? Do you recommend a starter photography style camera for beginners? Can I just use my phone? lol! If I took 20 minutes a day to stage a basic photo, surely something will sell out of the 365 photos/ year I submitted. Why not try right?
Depends. Anything can sell but quality is important. minimum resolution is 6mp. These videos might help
th-cam.com/video/5yXfhPoIC0Y/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/CXOCqAIITG8/w-d-xo.html
@@wollertz thank you for your quick response, and links!
Well done turning a negative into a positive......just joined your channel. Hope you keep getting more members!
Welcome aboard!
Thanks so much for the support!
Thanks Charles. I’m not breaking even on camera gear. But since I like photography and editing, I can just as well upload and make a little bit (emphasis on little). We know the game and the 10 cents pay from some agencies is ridiculous, but nobody forces us to do it.
Thanks for this! I see so many people getting into things without knowing what to expect and then get discouraged or disappointed. That’s why having one foot on the ground is a good idea 😅
If you could suggest me as a mechanical engineering student who likes photography but have really low budget ($250) what is best to buy ? I will try to find also used cameras and lenses and combos which you suggest. Thanks for it!
I would suggest saving a little more, $750 to $1000, if you start with a $250 you are not going to have a good start, mainly because of the limitations from lenses and older technology. You can use used gear and save money, a Canon RP would be a good start, look for a good prime lens or a good zoom depending on what you want to photograph
hello, if you were to say video stock makes more money than photo, do you think we could actually profit more by posting videos in youtube than stock photography websites?
Videos definitely pay more than photos, but it is more time consuming. As far as youtube, I love it... but as I mentioned in the video in 4 years of making weekly videos, I am still making more form Adobe Stock alone. I suppose it depends on the type of content 🤷♂️
Thank you this is encouraging!=. I finally uploaded 40 images this weekend.. I used some of my best stuff to start off but will switch away from that given what you've said. Btw I would buy a calendar with different photos of Bambi in her tent (if you ship to the UK)!
Awesome! Thanks so much and best of luck!
I will have to wait on the calendar, since the one I did last year was a total loss 😅. I have to get better at marketing and self promotion 😁
@@wollertz Thank you! Ok, yes I understand. I'm the same with marketing etc!
Thank you! Good video, watched with pleasure. I liked your sincerity and frankness!
Thank you very much!
I am a newbie to stock photography and the other things you talk about. My question is this - if you shoot some photos or videos for stock, how do you keep track of it all? Do you have a video about that?
I have a video coming out tomorrow 😁
great video! Is Canon 600D enough for Stock photography?
Yes! Use a Prime Lens if you have one, you can get good crystal clear images using it. Avoid using the Kit Lenses that come along with these cameras.
I’m not a big fan of the rebels, the best thing is to avoid the kit lens and look for a good prime or high quality zoom. And use good lighting, the dynamic range on the rebels is not that great, good lighting will help counter these limitations
@@wollertz thanks!
Thank you for this valuable advice ❤
You're so welcome!
hello dear, can you tell me 2 lens for canon r5.very important lens for stock photography because I don not have more money to buy many lens.
It totally depends on what you like to photograph
@@wollertz some food and landscape photography,
hey, which state is better for stock photography in general? I'm looking for not so expensive to live in but also with something to shoot for stocks at.
not so sure why the state matters, most of my best sellers are shot in a small bedroom studio. As far as editorials I would ay something like washington DC, theres always something political happening 🤷♂️
nicely said. reality described with a lot of points. thanks a lot! :)
Thank so much 🙌🏼
I really enjoy taking and editing photos~ the money generated from stock photo site ( tho really few) is a bonus
Thats a great perspective to have! 🙌🏼
You're simply great!!!!!!!! Keep Rocking man
Thanks! Will do! 🙌🏼
Charles,every word you said makes sense. Absolutely these revenue streams take time and I agree that one shouldn't put all eggs in the same basket. Love watching your content as always. Keep sharing your invaluable knowledge with us as you do it best! Thank you from New Delhi,India 🙏
Thank you so much!
I will keep going for a long time, I have lots of ideas 😅
I wanna learn this stock photo. do you have step by step guide?
This video might help
th-cam.com/video/fh9Dc-pLGEo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jGGCl0UZ8567lI_i
I also have this video
th-cam.com/video/EkaoI170lDQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oC-Z028pBqiUNNpk
love your videos. my main concern is AI what do we do anout that?
Thanks! The only thing we can do is adapt and roll with it. It’s not going to replace photography it’s going to add to it. Also AI can NOT create editorial content, so if you are worried about that you can shoot more editorial stuff
Nice, clear and controled guy tnx
Thank you!
From my experience, I sell more photos that are "just ok and basic" compared to ones that I am really proud of with perfect setting, timing and light :) I do aerial photography. I started one year ago and it looks like slowly the drone will be repaid. And then I plan to upgrade the drone or to add full frame camera and experiment in that field. For fun.
Aweosme! That’s a great perspective! Congratulations and best of luck 🙌
Sounds like those people have had some bad experiences. Keep doing what you're doing. Love these videos.
Thanks so much!
Do I upload my best single shot only or upload the other 50 shots i took before and after getting my best shot too?
I'm confused
I upload as much as possible, not the best, the set up, people waiting, tell the story using multiple photos
@@wollertz mean I have to edit all those other photos too cos I mean you obviously edit the best shot right?
Yes, I process everything I upload, it is 50% of photography
@@wollertz thanks for your replies, I really really wish there's a way I can have a conversation with you, like maybe a call or something
I've had about 45 downloads from all sites so far and haven't reached the minimum payout so it's been free so far. Hoping for more later. Most were from the bridge collapse but some others. Fingers crossed.
The biggest thrill was actually coming across my pic as a headline banner of an article. THAT was cool.
Yes! 🙌 congratulations!
The more you do the more chances of finding toxic images, and it is a thrill!
We share similar thoughts on stock photography. I completely agree, and that's when the data sets' earnings surprised me, as I never expected them to be so significant.
Thanks fro this!
What is the scope of vector photo
Not sure what you mean you talking about selling vectors or the vectoscope wheels?
Just disregard the whiners. Your information is quality, and I have learned a lot!!
Thanks so much 🙌
Hey, i am your new subscriber from Noida India. I like your way of explaining little small things about stock photography.. keep going 🎉
I like to photograph but I don't have camera and don't want to invest in it right now so please share some tips n tricks how to master taking pictures with mobile phone if i can start with it.. please guide 🙏
Thanks so much. unfortunately I don't use my phone for pictures, its a very old phone. The biggest tip I can give you is to use good lighting. focus on close ups and details with good lighting.
@@wollertz okay sir ji.. thanks a lot for your prompt response 🙂🙏
Can you upload the same photo to multiple services? If not all of them are exclusive, are some of them exclusive?
Short answer is yes. long answer is here: th-cam.com/video/nL-imK4lUSA/w-d-xo.html
I really enjoyed this video. Do you sell drone photography or videography? I've been flying over 2 years and have 8000 photos and videos combined, not to mention years of cellphone photos. I'm thing of doing stocks from my drone.
Thanks so much!
Yes I do, Drone footage or photos sell almost every day for me
Great perspective 👏🏾
Thank you!
What websites do you upload to ?
I have links to all the agencies I use in the video description. The best ones lately have been shutterstock, Adobe and Getty
It's not as simple as money-in/money-out when calculating net profit if you actually enjoy photography, or enjoy traveling. You get to do what you love and then put in some extra work to upload images. I retired from doing weddings and portraits for 15yrs, but I still enjoy photography and even the process of setting up some themed shoots. To me, stock photography doesn't feel much like work.
Thats a great way to put it!
Thanks so much and congratulations! 🙌🏼
New subscriber here 🤚 from Philippines.
Planning for new career
That's Photography
Thank you for inspirational video well appreciated.❤
Thanks so much and best of luck! 🙌🏼
To me, the most useful videos would be on how to make photos of everyday objects into stock photos, how to get crative, how to make stock photography out of picture of nature and how to maje them commercial and selling
where to find inspiration for making concepts that sell out of everyday objects
I'm working out a few Ideas to make videos in this style 😁
It’s great. I currently shoot and upload to shutterstock and Getty. My main selling image was a bag of chips from a fish n chips store.
Awesome! congratulations and thanks for sharing! I love hearing things like this 🙌🏼
Omg, that was such a great video :) I know how it is getting the comments like this. I always laugh at those, when people who don’t know anything about stock photography comment and say that stock photography is dead 😂
Thanks so much Luka! Love your content by the way!
@@wollertz Thank you! But consistency is not something I am good about. I was amazed when you said you only missed one week 👏
@@LukaAzman It hasn't been easy for me either, big learning experience, I have a flow now (kinda), It tough to juggle, work, other work, life and then youtube 🤣
This is the problem with being a TH-camr or posting any photos online or anything like that. People only respond negatively
I’ve been very lucky that most of the comments I get are uplifting and motivating. Once in a while something like this comes a long and puts doubts in others. That’s why I responded with the video 🤷♂️
Name of the studio you use? Said it too fast, sorry.
Are you reforging to the uploader and organizing software? ImStocker Studio. I made this video about it th-cam.com/video/EkaoI170lDQ/w-d-xo.html
I love photography, but I have this mindset I cannot get away from. I really don't see the value in photography, like selling prints, or even stock photography. I get the reason why stock exists, I just don't see why anyone would buy my photos. I myself have never bought a print from someone else. I make my own prints for my own place, but I have no idea why someone would buy them. It's a weird issue. lol.
This is supposed to be a photography channel not a gun channel. 💪
😅 thanks! 🙌
Thank you for this video!
Glad it was helpful! 🙌🏼
Is it possible to earn mobile photography? Like iPhone 14 Pro Max
You can, it’s more difficult and time consuming, but if you fotos where your phone excels then it can work.
Stock Photography with your phone. Yes, I made this video 😅
th-cam.com/video/viRPeR8znms/w-d-xo.html
Amazing information and experience, please make a video on your stock photography earning report.
I wish I could, I made some in that style and got emails form some agencies. Something about violating terms and conditions and suspending my accounts.I make too much to risk them closing my accounts 😅
Pls do step by step video open account in istock or shutter stock, upload sample photos to
Working on it
You will never disappoint us❤
Thanks so much! 🙌🏼
I was going to buy a cheap laptop tent for my seagulls. but they dont look as cool as those you have. where can I get one of those? I think he stands taller than your dog, but Jewely his baby momma is short. He could probably duck in and lay down though. Itd be cool to take pictures of him with a tent :)
Aweosme! Search for tiny tents
Ah...the internet keeps internetting. Lots of unhappy people out there. When I first started following your channel, you had less than 3k subscribers. Obviously people are finding value in your content. I think people need to apply what they see to themselves. One of the things I've found the most helpful is using the info you provide to help explain why some of my stock photos are rejected so that I can look at the photo and realize what I need to do differently next time.
Wow, thank you!
I will keep that in mind and tray to apply it in more videos 😁
Show us your best seller photo on shutterstock stock or Adobe stock
I made this video a while back
My best sellers. What sells in Stock Photography?
th-cam.com/video/CB6h7FsF0L4/w-d-xo.html
I just got a deposit in my account this week , ok its very small but this is an hobby .and this mostly photo from 2 year ago , ....and I do this for the pleasure (Photo) I like this video and just joined you ....
Any hobby that pays is great!
Thanks so much for the support 🙌
Some people just want to get rich quickly, and most of them don't really know what hard work is. I uploade more photos from my arhive, arhive started 10 years ago..photos that I took just for fun, just for testing new equipment..generally photos that never have been seen by someone..and they are selling:))) so from nothing to make 0.10$ from photos that I do nothing with, it's a good deal. More than that, I have an extra motivation to study more often different styles of photography or lightning setups. This is not a scheme to make money fast. It's just a way to make some money from unused pictures. With extra effort, you just sell more. I just started 3-4 months ago, I have from a little more than 100 photos to 400 on different platforms, and with the photos sold, I can already pay for my Adobe subscription.
Congratulations this is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing and best of luck!
Thanks so much for the comment 🙌🏼
Knowledge was worthy . 🇮🇳
100% 🙌🏼
Gotta love how other people have such strong opinions on what others are doing with their money and time.😂
😂🤷♂️🤦♂️😁
I went thru all of those emojis my self 😂
Great video again 👍
Thanks again! 🙌🏼
👍👍👍 Greetings from Austria!
Hello there! Thanks for the visit 🙌🏼
hey wollertz i deeply appreciate your work as you prefer to stay connected with nature thereby connecting us to it
Thanks for noticing! 🙌🏼
My pleasure wollertz, Can you tell me that with iphone 14 can i earn in stock photography??
Mantap kak❤
Keren sekali kak❤
Mulai belajar dari anda.
Thanks you🎉❤
Awesome! Thanks so much 🙌🏼
How much for the dog?
Too much
@@wollertz I can pay. Everyone has a price. Can she pull a sled? Is she good in cold weather?
She doesn't like cold, or too much heat, her living environment has to fluctuate from 75 and 80 degrees and and have a minimum of 4 beds, one being a king size for night time sleeping, the other 3 can be smaller, and one must be on a window with a light blanket. The only way you are going to get her on a sled is if it is heated and you pull it for her, not too fast or she will get scared, ohh and with a royal purple pillow inside of the warm sled. She will not get down to get a drink, but the will tell you when to bring her water, her favorite treats are some exclusive duck treat, but she will settle for prosciutto, the high end low salt expensive stuff, and expensive cheese.
As far as meals, she will not repeat the same thing in one day or 2 days for that matter, she fluctuates between moose meat, elk, grass fed pork, free range chicken and lamb.
She does have a price and as you can see it is not cheap.
@wollertz OK, wow! I didn't know she's so high maintenance! She really is out of my price range. I'd go in debt! Thanks for the info, I'll have to pass.
Thats why I need more subscribers and sponsors 😅
Everybody out there is walking around with a camera, consider that first.
Exactly! I'm amazed at how many people have a pro camera to capture "memories". Put it to work 😅
Thank you!
You’re very welcome!
Super good video, it's exciting to follow along and gain good knowledge. an advice from here would be to get an ai tool to translate into Spanish instead of making 2 videos, it will save you time ;)
Thanks, I thought about this, but I personally don't like dubbed videos. and the words other people or tools use are not the same as I intend to use, so I decided to keep making both. I have a formula know, and it just takes me an extra day a week to do it in spanish. It used to take me up to 3 days, but with practice im down to 1 day! 😁
@@wollertz arh okay fair keep up the good work :))
What about AI images?
I haven’t gotten Into those, but I know of a lot of creators making a good side income selling AI generated images on Adobe Stock
thanks you for information
you are welcome! Cheers 🙌🏼
Auto focus is good on your camera. How much does your lens effect the auto focus ?
The lens will definitely affect AF, focusing distance and sharpness specially at wider apertures.
I do the same. I have two TH-cam channels: one in English, another one in Indonesian. I plan to make another one use Arabic.
That’s awesome! Congratulations, it is a lot of work!
For those who think that photos aare selling for almost no money, look at a short that I published recently on my channel : I sold one picture recently for $412 ! And yes, as you said, the best way to describe the picture is average....
100% thanks for this! I love those surprises 😁
@@wollertz Yeah, i did not complain when that happened! Thanks for sharing all those information on your channel.